MATH 0990 Geometry (3)
Includes two- and three-dimensional figures, with an emphasis on the properties of symmetry, congruence, and similarity, the Pythagorean Theorem, and special right triangle relationships. PREREQUISITE: One year of high school algebra and an acceptable placement score, or DSPM 0800.
MATH 1010 Math for Liberal Arts (3)
Intended for students whose program of study requires one 3-hour mathematics course. Designed to provide some insight into the nature and applications of mathematics. Topics include but are not limited to some of the following: Sets, Boolean Algebra, Logic, Probability and Statistics, Linear Programming, Graph Theory, Mathematics of Finance, and Applied Geometry. PREREQUISITE: Two years of high school algebra and an acceptable placement score or DSPM 0850; and high school geometry or MATH 0990 (applies to students under 1989 Admissions Requirements).
MATH 1130 College Algebra (3)
Designed for non-science majors, this course includes a study of sets, linear and quadratic equations, exponents and radicals, functions and graphs, variation, complex numbers, theory of equations, inequalities, matrices, and determinants. PREREQUISITES: Two years of high school algebra and an acceptable placement score or DSPM 0850; and high school geometry or MATH 0990 (applies to students under 1989 Admissions Requirements). This course will not substitute for MATH 1710.
MATH 1410 Structure of Mathematical Systems I (3)
Sequences, sets, relations and functions; base-ten arithmetic numeration systems and whole numbers; bases other than ten; operations with integers; equations and inequalities; theory of numbers; clock and modular arithmetic. PREREQUISITES: Two years of high school algebra and an acceptable placement score or DSPM 0850 and high school geometry or MATH 0990 (applies to students under 1989 Admission Requirements).
MATH 1420 Structure of Mathematical Systems II (3)
Rational numbers; operations with decimal numbers and percents; the real number system; plane and coordinate geometry; introduction to statistics. PREREQUISITE: MATH 1410.
MATH 1530 Elementary Statistics (3)
An introduction to elementary methods and techniques. Topics include sampling, frequency distributions, elementary probability, binomial distributions, normal distributions, and uniform distributions. Tests of hypotheses and significance of data and simple correlation. Intended primarily for business majors. PREREQUISITE: Two years of high school algebra and an acceptable placement score or DSPM 0850 and high school geometry or MATH 0990 (applies to students under 1989 Admission Requirements).
MATH 1710 Precalculus I (College Algebra) (3)
Designed as a course for students who plan to major in mathematics and/or science and are not prepared to take calculus. Topics include polynomials, factoring, fractions, radical expressions, rational exponents, complex numbers, linear and quadratic equations and their applications, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, determinants, and the binomial theorem. PREREQUISITES: Two years of high school algebra and an acceptable placement score or DSPM 0850 with a grade of B or better or MATH 1130 or MATH 160*; and high school geometry or MATH 0990 (applies to students under 1989 Admissions Requirements).
MATH 1720 Pre-Calculus II (Trigonometry) (3)
Designed as a course for students who plan to major in mathematics and/or science and are not prepared to take calculus. Topics include the trigonometric functions of the acute and general angle, applications of right triangles, identities, related angles and the reduction formula, radian measure, graphs and graphical methods of the trigonometric functions, applications, inverse trigonometric functions, and complex numbers. PREREQUISITES: MATH 1710 with a grade of C or better and an acceptable placement score. MATH 1130 will not substitute for the MATH 1710 prerequisite.
MATH 1830 Intuitive Calculus (3)
Limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, and applications. This course will not substitute for MATH 1910. Intended primarily for business majors. PREREQUISITE: MATH 1130 or MATH 160* with a grade of C or better, or MATH 1710.
MATH 1910 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4)
Limits, continuity, derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions, applications of differentiation, Newton's Method, indefinite integrals, mean value and fundamental theorems, numerical integration, applications of integration including fluid force, work and kinetic energy, surface area, volumes of revolution, length of plane curves, moments and centers of mass. . PREREQUISITES: Four years of high school mathematics, including trigonometry, and an ACT math subscore of 25 or greater, or MATH 1720 with a grade of C or better.
MATH 1920 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4)
Differentiation and integration of transcendental functions and their inverses, integration techniques,l' Hospital's Rule, improper integrals, infinite series including power series, Taylor Series, Maclaurin Series, and Fourier Series, applications of power series, plane vectors, polar functions. PREREQUISITE: MATH 1910 with a grade of C or better.
MATH 2110 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III (4)
Three dimensional vectors; quadric surfaces; vector valued functions and space curves; arc length; unit tangent vector; acceleration; partial derivatives and their applications; linearization; differentials; extreme values; Lagrange multipliers; multiple integration; cylindrical and spherical coordinates; vector fields; line integrals; Green's Theorem; Stokes' Theorem. PREREQUISITE: MATH 1920 with a grade of C or better.
MATH 2120 Differential Equations (3)
Linear first-order differential equations, applications of linear equations, homogeneous linear differential equations, complementary and particular solutions, applications including undamped and damped vibrations, nonhomogeneous linear differential equations including variation of parameters. Laplace transform methods, linear systems, and series solution. PREREQUISITE: MATH 1920 with a grade of C or better.
MATH 100P* Mathematics Practicum (3)
A course designed to (1) refine and reinforce the practitioner’s mathematical skills and understanding, (2) expose the student to current issues in the teaching of mathematics as a profession, and (3) train specially selected math students as peer tutors. To integrate theory with practice, the student participates under supervision in all aspects of teaching in a modern mathematics laboratory. Five laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITES: Two years of high school algebra and an acceptable placement score, or DSPM 0850. Permission of instructor. (Student must be recommended.) Not intended for transfer.
MATH 276T* Selected Topics in Mathematics (1-6)
A course which deals with topics carefully selected to meet the needs of special groups. The course may be repeated for credit.
